Monica Prior
About Monica Prior
Monica Prior serves as Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial at Entain in London, having previously held legal positions at GSK, Bechtel Corporation, and HKA. She possesses a strong legal background with a focus on commercial advisory and compliance, complemented by a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from the University of Pretoria.
Current Role at Entain
Monica Prior serves as Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial at Entain, a role she has held since 2022. Based in London, England, she brings a pragmatic and commercially minded approach to her work. In this position, she focuses on providing legal counsel related to commercial matters, leveraging her extensive experience in advisory roles.
Previous Experience in Legal Counsel
Prior has held various legal counsel positions prior to her current role. She worked at HKA as In-House Counsel for nine months in 2018, followed by a two-year tenure at GSK from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, she served as In-House Counsel at Bechtel Corporation for one year in London from 2017 to 2018. These roles allowed her to gain valuable experience in advising on complex commercial issues.
Education and Qualifications
Monica Prior studied at the University of Pretoria, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from 2007 to 2011. She also attended Westville Girls High School, where she focused on Mathematics from 2002 to 2006. In January 2021, she passed the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme (QLTS) Part 1 (MCT), further enhancing her legal qualifications.
Legal Compliance and Operations Management
Prior has experience in legal compliance and operations management, having worked as Legal Compliance and Operations Manager at Priority Safety in 2014 for an eight-month contract in Durban. This role contributed to her understanding of legal frameworks and operational requirements in a commercial context.
Skills and Professional Approach
Monica Prior is recognized for her ability to cultivate good working relationships with colleagues and clients. She has demonstrated skills in managing complex situations and recommending creative solutions to achieve corporate objectives. Her wide range of experience in advisory and commercial roles supports her effectiveness in her current position.